Where Will You Teach?
August 27, 2008
Among the difficult decisions graduate students must make is what kind of college or university they will work for once they’re done with their graduate studies. The soon-to-be teachers/instructors must decide whether they will teach at an institution that has a premium on research or a place where teaching is highly valued. They may be required to have real strengths in both research and teaching, which can be difficult. This is a common dilemma for graduate students. James Lang recently wrote Facing the Truth concerning the situation and he offers plenty of practical advice and information concerning the issue of graduate students going to teach at a teaching-oriented college. What Lang has to offer will probably seem daunting to some graduate students, but his article is definitely worth reading.
The Center for Teaching & Learning would love to hear what some of BGSU’s graduate students or former graduate students may have to say about Lang’s advice and commentary. Please leave us a short comment about what you think.
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Anonymous | September 6th, 2008 at 1:23 am
I’m applying to all three – teaching, research, and “balanced” schools. I love teaching, have a love-hate relationship with research – but REALLY want an academic job (as opposed to one in industry). Applying to all types of universities across the country increases my chances.